Main Game Data
Game Characters
Ling Hou
Ling Hou
- Location: Shaolin Temple
- Special Move: Buddha Palm - The Buddha Palm gives you a burst of slow motion, and acts like a powerful hit even if just a light touch
- Perk: Third Chance, Extra chance of recovering after being dazed
- Weakness: Weak Ribs, Strikes to the ribs will have 200% effect
Bio: Even before these uncertain times, when the people lived in harmony, the land was home to many downtrodden and misgiven. When a starving child collapsed on the steps of the shaolin temple the monks took him in, clothed him, fed him, and taught him the art of kung fu. He was raised in the temple, and dedicated himself to its disciplines. Never forgetting his plight, he became afraid of what happens outside the safe walls. Hou trains relentlessly as an excuse to remain within the grounds. It is only a matter of time before he will have to leave, but luckily, he is more prepared than he realises...
Mingxia
Mingxia
- Location: Shaolin Temple
- Special Move: Buddha Palm - The Buddha Palm gives you a burst of slow motion, and acts like a powerful hit even if just a light touch
- Perk: Fighting Fit, Recover from strikes at 125% normal rate
- Weakness: Weak Throat, Strikes to the throat will have 200% effect
Bio: At the age of six Mingxia lost her parents in a violent robbery. Mingxia spent four years wandering the woodlands and villages of the land in search of warmth, food and shelter. The blisteringly hot summers and freezing winters of the Songshan mountains made her growing body strong, her young mind sharp and her defining will unrelenting. Mingxia grabbed the attention of the Shaolin's Abbot four years later when she attacked an apprentice to steal a loaf of bread and, to the surprise of those watching, bested him. Ordinarily female students are not allowed to reside in the temple, but given that she has so much potential and without guidance would be destined to a feral existence, the Abbot decided that he had no choice but to insist that she stay.
Wisdom
Wisdom
- Location: Shaolin Temple
- Special Move: Buddha Fist - Strike your opponents arm with this to temporarily paralyse it. Allowing for easier follow up strikes
- Perk: Thick Skin, Effects from pressure points is 50% normal
- Weakness: Weak Eyes, Strikes to the eyes will have 200% effect
Bio: The monk known as Wisdom long ago forsook his previous identity, taking on a name he believed embodies the true ideals of Shaolin, and is now in charge of kung fu training at the Shaolin temple. He has guided many formidable fighters through the techniques and philosophy of kung fu, always pushing them to reach their absolute peak of body, mind and spirit, becoming frustrated if they fall short, but never allowing his anger to surpass his title. When the Dragon Master first started consolidating his strength and the tendrils of his influence spread across the lands, Wisdom spotted the signs. He left the temple to build alliances with other kung fu organisations. He feared he was too late; someone else had already visited and convinced many of them that Shaolin was not to be trusted. So the master monk returned to his school to prepare for war...
Lao Li
Lao Li
- Location: Shaolin Temple
- Special Move: Shaolin Finger Jab - Powerful, but difficult. If you can hit the torso with this, then it will inflict huge damage both instantly and for a few seconds after
- Perk: Power Palms, Palm Strikes do 125% damage
- Weakness: Unfit, Recover from strikes at 75% usual speed
Bio: Lao Li holds the venerated title of Abbot, a title not easily earned, and one that carries great weight. His role exists to be the embodiment of spiritual fulfilment through adherence to the Shaolin philosophy. He has dedicated much of his life with the restraint only few can attain, always choosing the way of peace over a path of destruction. Lao Li holds the cause of peace so close to his heart, he often clashes with Wisdom over what to do in the face of the Dragon Master's overwhelming evil. Lao Li recognises that he is merely the Yin to Wisdom's Yang, and because of this Lao Li respects both his role as purifying spiritual guide and Wisdom's righteous zeal with even keeled temperament. As he is known to say: 'No task is made easier when you are unbalanced', and his wise words are a reflection of his kung fu style.
Fan Lin
Fan Lin
- Location: Bamboo Forest
- Special Move: Shadow Boxing - Attack with shadowy hands while keeping your normal arms up to defend
- Perk: Thick Skin, Effects from pressure points is 50% normal
- Weakness: Weak Sternum, Strikes to the sternum will do 125% damage
Bio: The Chinese Shaolin and Tibetan Lamas are both Buddhist monks, but their ongoing feud is legendary. After one of the many clashes between the clans a young Fan Lin would be discovered by the Shaolin; bringing him in as an orphan, they taught him all they knew. Over time, he became one of the most trusted guardians of the lineage, and a favourite of the senior monk known as Wisdom. Little did they know, he was at heart still a Lama. Upon seeing his chance, Fan Lin enacted his ultimate plan. At night he brutally injured several Shaolin students and stole their sacred manuals which kept the knowledge of their most advanced techniques. He escaped into the nearby bamboo forest, and hasn't been seen since. This treasonous plot had dealt a bitter blow to the temple and to the hearts of those who trusted him. Master Wisdom in particular has found it hard to trust anyone since the betrayal, and has not taken on an apprentice since.
Xiao Mei
Xiao Mei
- Location: Bamboo Forest
- Special Move: Flying Blade - Gives you a throwing dagger to attack an opponent from distance
- Perk: One Last Trick, Special Meter filled after recovery
- Weakness: Weak Legs, 150% damage when hit in the legs
Bio: Though she would never admit it, Xiao Mei has the same fiery heart as her father master Xiao, though it is unwise to suggest as much infront of her. As a child she often tried to win his approval and trained relentlessly in that effort. Sadly to her it seemed his obsession with Master Cheng always overshadowed his affection for her. Her father's rejection made her replace her desire for acceptance with indignation, and set out on a quest to surpass his abilities. She eventually joined the secretive Flying Blades society, an organisation her father would never condone, where they taught her skills that Master Xiao never would have.
Nia
Nia
- Location: Bamboo Forest
- Special Move: Flying Steel - Gives you 3 throwing daggers to attack an opponent from distance, daggers will spread out
- Perk: One Last Trick, Special Meter filled after recovery
- Weakness: Weak Throat, Strikes to the throat will have 200% effect
Bio: Known simply as 'Nia', the pedagogue of the Flying Blades Society has a past shrouded in mystery and myth. She resides deep in the woods, recusing herself from the bustling world, but not unaware of its goings on. A network of dedicated spies keeps her informed of her enemies and the plights of the people. The Flying Blades Society are the self appointed ultimate enforcers of justice, and her organisation actively prowls China for causes worthy of their intervention. They maintain their secrecy by only recruiting orphans and outcasts, and their operatives are trained in many disciplines, from subterfuge to assassination. The cruelty and divisiveness of the Dragon Master quickly caught the eye of Nia and her organisation. Once it was decided that his iron grip had to be broken by any means, several agents were dispatched, but never heard from again. Now, Nia herself has embarked on the mission to bring the Dragon Lord to justice, and if that means defeating him in single combat, so be it.
Beggar Su
Beggar Su
- Location: Kent Hon Restaurant
- Special Move: Healing Wine - Recover some health by drinking the wine. You will also recover quicker while drunk
- Perk: First Strike, First hit of the round does 200% damage
- Weakness: Unfit, Recover from strikes at 75% usual speed
Bio: Beggar Su has a habit of mumbling to himself, as he has since his childhood. Distracting himself with thought inevitably comes with thinking out loud. People give him a side eye or awkward glance as they pass him on the street or bounce him from their doorstep. Occasionally he will spend his coin to find solace in a bottle, or a few scraps of food. Nowadays he spends much of his time avoiding his pesky new companion. Many might think his mutterings are lamenting his last drop of wine, or his foggy mind's imagination playing tricks on the man. But, if one were to listen closely... They would pick up on the remorseful thoughts of a mythical martial arts master, betrayed and left with a lifetime of pain by their most trusted student. All can agree that Beggar Su casts a pitiable shadow on this world, few know that he once shined with light. It's the kind few who show him charity regularly that grow to know there is another side to the old beggar, a side that he had hoped never to show the world again.
Chien Fu
Chien Fu
- Location: Kent Hon Restaurant
- Special Move: Viper Leaves Cave - For a few seconds any pressure point hits will have double effect and do double damage
- Perk: Pressure Fighter, Hits to pressure points have 150% effect
- Weakness: Glass Jaw, Strikes received to the head do 110% damage
Bio: For Chien Fu, his relationship with alcohol was a volatile one, ending when he drank far more than his fill and took issue with a beggar asking for coins on the street, having been thrown out of the bar for his rambunctious behaviour. In his drunken state Chien Fu told the beggar that he could fight him for all the coin in his pocket. To everyone's surprise, the beggar accepted. And to Chien Fu's shock, beat him handedly. When Fu woke from the extremely short fight, he had a full view of the night sky, a terrible pain in his jaw, and a clear mind. On being helped up by the spectators, he found his appetite for alcohol had disappeared along with the beggar and his coin purse. Chien Fu was astonished at the beggar's skill, none before had so effortlessly bested him. Now Chien Fu follows the beggar around, pestering him to learn his potent kung fu and acting protective towards his reluctant master should anyone try to shoo away or bully the ragged man.
Ho Hwa
Ho Hwa
- Location: Kent Hon Restaurant
- Special Move: Air Wave - Chop the air to send a damaging wave
- Perk: Come Back Kid, 20% health regained after recovery
- Weakness: Weak Legs, 150% damage when hit in the legs
Bio: When Ho Hwa's father, an established kung fu master, began his crusade against the local crime syndicate he was all but assured final victory thanks to his prowess in the ferocious Hwa family style. Unable to defeat the man himself, criminals cruelly targeted his family, killing Ho Hwa's mother, only leaving Hwa alive so that her father would have more to lose still. In anguish, he gave up not only his pursuit of justice but the martial arts entirely, settling down for the peaceful life of a restaurant owner... or, so he had convinced the world. Ho Hwa finds herself waiting tables and washing dishes, diligently working for her father's business by day. By night her father trains her in secrecy, determined that she should be able to protect herself, and those she cares for with confidence and strength. As she has grown up her frustration that the truth of her family's history, and their kung fu, would now be hidden makes her sometimes lose her temper with drunken or rude patrons, and it doesn't take a keen eye to notice her talents as she deals with unruly customers.
Sensei Akutagawa
Sensei Akutagawa
- Location: Naguchi Dojo
- Special Move: Unstoppable Punch - Deliver a powerful punch that will do damage even if it hits your opponents arms. Also has improved damage
- Perk: Centre Line, Hits to Sternum and Solar Plexus do 175% effect
- Weakness: Slow Kicker, 90% kicking speed
Bio: After having several of Japan's agents fail to report back, Sensei Akutagawa has been dispatched to establish a more permanent Japanese presence in China. He was chosen for his purposeful mentality and strong sense of duty along with his exquisite karate skills. Upon arrival he immediately set up a dojo as a base and began challenging well known masters to demonstrate his power. Instead of wandering the land chasing the Dragon Master and exploring the land's kung fu, he uses his dojo as a headquarters frequently reporting back to Japan of his victories over various kung fu masters, trying to grasp the strength and significance of the so-called Dragon Master. He does respect the Chinese people, and their martial arts, though he has encountered very little so far to give him concern for his homeland.
Onochi Takahashi
Onochi Takahashi
- Location: Naguchi Dojo
- Special Move: Spear Fist - Straight punch that quickly covers a short distance
- Perk: Come Back Kid, 20% health regained after recovery
- Weakness: Weak Solar Plexus, Strikes to the solar plexus will have 175% effect
Bio: Word reached Japan of the Dragon Master and his power, but it was hard to determine fact from legend. The young samurai Onochi Takahashi was dispatched to determine the truth. After arriving in China he discovered a world of martial arts that would easily rival those of his homeland. His fascination with the culture led to infatuation with a Chinese girl who acted as his guide. He decided to extend his stay in China, excusing himself from his obligation to his shogun under pretence that he had still had time to finish his quest. Onochi still half heartedly pursues knowledge about the Dragon Master, and has not let his karate skills slip since he is concerned that his undutiful behaviour will attract assassins or bounty hunters from his mother country. For now, when he can clear his mind, he is focused on providing for the love of his life, and is enjoying the attention and benefits of being a rare foreigner in a strange land.
Ichika Takahashi
Ichika Takahashi
- Location: Naguchi Dojo
- Special Move: Spear Kick - Kick that quickly covers a short distance
- Perk: Head Kicker, Kicks to the head do 175% damage
- Weakness: Weak Ribs, Strikes to the ribs will have 200% effect
Bio: Ichika grew up fighting with her absent minded little brother, Onochi. And while both fought with the ferocity of sibling rivalry, neither Ichika's patience nor Onochi's talent would ever prove superior. As they matured they came to enjoy each other's strengths in karate. Despite their childish rivalry, they were bonded with familial love. Life took them in different directions, Onochi enjoying the newness and hazards of travel, and Ichika the stability and pacing of their home. Now hearing that Onochi has gone missing in China, sent there by their lord himself, Ichika has faith her brother is still alive. Her concern is mostly directed towards his habit of growing distracted. Knowing the wrath and punishment their master might unleash if he believes Onochi to be disloyal, she volunteered to find him herself. Now a stranger in the land that seemed to have swallowed her brother, she relies on her wisdom and martial arts skills to track him down.
Red Flower
Red Flower
- Location: Red Flower Cult
- Special Move: Orbital Sphere - 3 Orbs of energy will orbit around your body for a while that will damage on contact
- Perk: First Strike, First hit of the round does 200% damage
- Weakness: Weak Knees, Strikes to the knees will have 200% effect
Bio: Red Flower's mother was a gifted astrologist living in a remote Chinese village. On the night of her birth, her mother saw in the stars that her child would be a mighty sorcerer, leader, and saviour for China. The village rejoiced to be the home of such a prophesied child. Red Flower is now a gorgeous young woman who has performed inexplicable miracles, and a cult has formed in her service. Confident they are the protectors and followers of the salvation of China, they now roam the land with their goddess wherever she may go and serve her with whatever she may need, but to the common man they look like a band of dangerous rouges. Red Flower exudes confidence, charisma, and serenity; but secretly some of it is feigned. Sacred sorcerer or not, she is still a young girl from the countryside who has little worldly experience. While living much of her young life in seclusion mastering her chi energy at the behest of her mother has granted her incredible power, only ever interacting with pilgrims who came to pay her homage has had its drawbacks. Now she relies on a select few trusted advisors to help guide her cult, and discover her destiny.
Master Kwun
Master Kwun
- Location: Red Flower Cult
- Special Move: Chi Ball - Generate and throw a ball of energy
- Perk: Power Palms, Palm Strikes do 125% damage
- Weakness: Slow Kicker, 90% kicking speed
Bio: For Kwun, balance is everything. When the Red Flower Cult came to his reclusive home seeking new recruits he saw a ragtag group of cultists led by the ambitious, though directionless, Red Flower. Kwun saw that they were unbalanced, lacking stability, leadership, and purpose. This made them dangerous, and Red Flower herself had no clear objectives. Master Kwun joined to bring purpose to the clan. His wisdom and foresight make him a valuable advisor to Red Flower. He intends to steer the young lady, and the cult as a whole, in a positive direction by subtly influencing the cult to bring balance to the lands they roam. He plays a dangerous game, Red Flower herself is crafty and independent thinking, if she suspects he is attempting to manipulate her against her own interest, his precious quest for balance will end with his life.
Fa Feng
Fa Feng
- Location: Red Flower Cult
- Special Move: Poison Palm - The poison palm adds a temporary sickness effect that slows an enemy's stamina recovery while also causing damage over time. Also slows movement and walk speed.
- Perk: Hammer Heel, Kicks do 120% damage
- Weakness: Slow Walker, Walk speed is 90% of normal
Bio: The spiritualist teachings of the Order of Monks brought its devotees inner peace and tranquillity for generations. Their method demands that one confront their dark inner natures and overcome them with inner light and goodness. Fa Feng, was one monk who found he much preferred the darkness. When he excelled in kung fu training leaving broken apprentices at his feet, he laughed. When he was cast into the punishment sanctum to meditate on his crimes, he laughed still. And when he killed a young monk and was chased out of the temple he laughed all the while. He now seeks others who share his sense of humour.
Lin Yong
Lin Yong
- Location: Wing Chun School
- Special Move: Cannon Fist - Slows time allowing you to deliver a powerful blow to the body that weakens your opponent for a while
- Perk: Iron Head, Hits received to head do 90% of normal damage
- Weakness: Weak Sternum, Strikes to the sternum will do 125% damage
Bio: Lin Yong is a newcomer at the wing chun school and is known much more as a brawler than an expert martial artist. His status as a junior student, older than most at his level of training, gives him plenty of opportunities to prove himself to both more senior pupils and practitioners of other arts seeking glory. He rarely declines a fight, being forever eager to learn and practising constantly. What he lacks in natural talent he makes up for in sheer tenacity. Trusting his fortitude and desire to prove himself to both his masters and peers. While frequently out matched, he is learning quickly, as it is said: there is no substitute for experience.
Ip Ming-yu
Ip Ming-yu
- Location: Wing Chun School
- Special Move: Speed Hands - Slow time while maintaining normal hand speed to rapidly deliver many strikes
- Perk: Centre Line, Hits to Sternum and Solar Plexus do 175% effect
- Weakness: Low Kicker, No kicks above waist height
Bio: Master Ip is a man of few worldly desires, finding his solace in family life. Not one for formalities, his Wing Chun kung fu is practised beneath his home; charging nothing for lessons and relying on the kindness of students to get by. This meagre method of income still provides a safe and happy home for his wife and child. Master Ip hardly has to seek out disciples, as his skill and reputation have made him a living legend. While aware of his immense fame, his humility surpasses his ego. There are those who take offence that such a meek man, let alone one who never stepped foot in a prestigious kung fu academy, has achieved such glory. Master Ip pays the jealousy of others no mind, and knows that entertaining any trials by combat would only jeopardise those he cares for most.
Billy Lee
Billy Lee
- Location: Wing Chun School
- Special Move: Intercepting Fist - Slow time while maintaining normal hand speed to deliver a fast powerful hit
- Perk: Fast Feet, 110% kicking speed
- Weakness: Thin Skin, Effects from pressure points is 150% normal
Bio: While studying at the Wing Chun school, Billy took it upon himself to stand up to local thugs and strong armed bullies. After he sent a gang boss's son home with some broken ribs and a bruised ego, he had taken his vigilantism too far. Many were out for his blood, and would be willing to hurt anyone to have it. Billy decided to flee from China until things calmed down. He took the opportunity to travel the world. While abroad he studied many different martial arts, embracing their styles and incorporating them into his own. The local crime scene has not forgotten him, and Billy will need every last bit of skill he can muster to keep safe now that he has returned home.
Emma Harrison
Emma Harrison
- Location: Wing Chun School
- Special Move: Quick Feet - Doubles walk speed for a short time and improves kick speed
- Perk: Kicker, Infinite Kick Stamina
- Weakness: Glass Jaw, Strikes received to the head do 110% damage
Bio: A foreigner to these lands, Emma was raised by an opulent London family. She should have wanted for nothing, with expansive wealth and unending royal attention at her disposal. Making it all the more a surprise to her friends and family when she ran away to China in search of adventure. Shortly after arriving she crossed paths with the legendary master Ip Ming-yu when he rescued her from predatory thugs. Determined to never be the damsel again, she welcomed his tutelage with excitement. A natural talent and an eagerness to learn has put her among his star students. Now Emma lives her master's humble life, but as time goes on thoughts of the family she left behind distract her from the discipline.
Moon
Moon
- Location: Cheng School
- Special Move: Shockwave - Blast that damages and weakens all within a small radius, cannot be blocked
- Perk: Fast Mover, 110% Walk Speed
- Weakness: Weak Throat, Strikes to the throat will have 200% effect
Bio: Master Cheng's star student, Moon, has much innate talent and a great deal of persistence. When she encounters a new technique, she will not settle until she can replicate the move perfectly. Master Cheng first learned of her when he found her secretly watching him to learn his family's style. Normally a closely guarded secret, Cheng did not admonish Moon for being able to perfectly demonstrate his kung fu, instead he allowed her to adopt the style and become his apprentice. When travelling fighters come to Master Cheng's school to challenge him, he never accepts unless they can defeat Moon in single combat. For Cheng this liberates him from having to fight many who would amount to being nothing but pests. For Moon, this gives her an abundance of experience. Her propensity to mirror, then master, the actions of others extends beyond martial arts for Moon. Having noted her master's incredible generosity and kindness, she seeks to emulate his heart as much as his muscle.
Master Cheng
Master Cheng
- Location: Cheng School
- Special Move: No Shadow Kick - Slow time and deliver a fast, powerful kick
- Perk: Hammer Heel, Kicks do 120% damage
- Weakness: Short Dash, Dashing goes a shorter distance
Bio: Master Cheng was a renowned doctor before he opened the most famous and popular kung fu school in all of China. With his success came great wealth, and with that wealth he has given back many times over to the people who support him. He has realised over time that it doesn't matter how many schools you build nor how many of the city's hungry you feed, if you pay for it by being one of the most skilled kung fu masters around, then that is what people will know you for. The public's apathy towards his generosity does weigh on Cheng's mind. He has never wanted kung fu alone to be his legacy. But now that the Dragon Master's influence has coiled around the city he loves, all he has worked so hard for is at stake. It will have to be Master Cheng using his kung fu, not the kindness of his heart, to save people from the looming evil.
Ting An
Ting An
- Location: Cheng School
- Special Move: Bird Dips Wing - Strike your opponents legs to do damage and stop them from walking for a short time
- Perk: Fast Feet, 110% kicking speed
- Weakness: Glass Jaw, Strikes received to the head do 110% damage
Bio: Living in the shadow of his father was tough on Ting An. So many expectations to live up to, so many feats of martial prowess to perform, all to be considered worthy by his peers in a martial art he was born into, to assume a title he never asked for. Not lacking in talent, and trained by the very best, Ting still finds life at a kung fu school boringly mundane. What Ting An does find exciting are honeyed wines, hoppy beers, strong spirits, and the atmosphere in which they are served. The overindulgence leads him into verbal and physical confrontations on a regular basis. Despite being inebriated more often than not, Ting An is an incredibly skilled fighter with a chip on his shoulder. While he sorely lacks the temperament of his father, Master Cheng, Ting An exercises self control with his fists where he never does with his cup, and is well liked by the townspeople around the temple.
Clayton Hughes
Clayton Hughes
- Location: Boxing Arena
- Special Move: Iron Fists - Your punches will have double damage for a while
- Perk: Rib Tickler, 200% effect from hitting floating ribs
- Weakness: Weak Knees, Strikes to the knees will have 200% effect
Bio: Clayton Hughes is a name any American would know, news of him earning the title of champion of the USA League has travelled all the way to the orient. At the top of his game and absolutely unphased by any challenger from sea to shining sea, he has begun travelling the world in exhibition matches against the world's legendary champions. Now that he has arrived in China, a showdown must occur. He has caught wind of the Dragon Master, and is going to do whatever it takes to get him in the ring. Clayton however is a stranger to the ways of these lands. Here in China a fight is never decided by a referee, points, or judges. There is only one path to meeting the Dragon Master, and it is one which Clayton could never have prepared for back home.
Mr Timothy
Mr Timothy
- Location: Boxing Arena
- Special Move: Pocket Pistol - Fire a single shot pistol at your opponent
- Perk: Clear Vision, Reduces effects to vision by 50%
- Weakness: Low Kicker, No kicks above waist height
Bio: Mr. Timothy keeps a tight ship when it comes to running his import and export business. He has no time for these silly kung fu antics. He has a company to run and deadlines to meet, anyone who dares step on his toes or interfere with his deliveries will answer to his fists. He is an old fashioned British pugilist, he can take any blow standing up and dishes out fast, solid punches in lieu of masterfully technical strikes. His style, if it can be called that, is much like the way he runs his corporation: the most direct and efficient approach is the one that gets the job done. And failing that, it never hurts to cheat. There is a reason his competition never seems to last long. Put into a corner, Mr. Timothy always has a trick or two up his sleeve, or in his pocket.
Hercules McCarthy
Hercules McCarthy
- Location: Boxing Arena
- Special Move: Bear Strength - Will increase your strength for a while making it harder to stop your attacks and harder to knock you away
- Perk: Massive, Harder to knock away
- Weakness: Slow Kicker, 90% kicking speed
Bio: Hercules 'The Mountain' McCarthy relies on his bulk, his sheer mass, his absolute volume, and his brutish proportions to win most fights, but his size comes in just as handy in winning fights as it does in discouraging them. By the mere nature of his enormous frame, McCarthy has greater reach and strength than any other fighter in China. Hercules prize fights occasionally, but his usual recreation is eating. Few, if any, have ever seen him eat to satisfaction, and he is known to swallow the contents of entire kitchens. Most of his prize money goes to settling his tabs with the local restaurants. Hercules came to China originally to investigate the rumours he had heard of these secret kung fu techniques that could turn a man's flesh as hard as stone to deflect any weapons blade. While he is yet to discover the secret to making his body impervious, he has fallen in love with the culture and cuisine of the land, and his local celebrity status as a giant. Now that word of the Dragon Master has reached his ears, he has become refocused, suspecting that if there is a man in China who can attain invincibility, it is likely this foreboding master.
Sheng Ming
Sheng Ming
- Location: Imperial Palace
- Special Move: Scissor Kick - Do a quick double front kick
- Perk: First Strike, First hit of the round does 200% damage
- Weakness: Slow Walker, Walk speed is 90% of normal
Bio: Sheng Ming is a good soldier. His officers praise him for his loyalty. For Sheng, the life of a soldier is his job, simply a means to provide for his family. Before the rise of the Dragon Master, his career was uneventful; chasing off the occasional bandits and being on parade. He had enjoyed learning the ancient kung fu styles, but never imagined they could serve him better than a weapon in his hand. As the Dragon Master gains power and influence, the Emperor grows ever more paranoid. Sheng and his troop were dispatched to Yet after being forced to 'relocate' his former childhood friends, and burn the village of his birth to the ground at the behest of the Emperor. 'Better...' the emperor thought, 'to burn it all then let it fall to the hands of our enemies'. Sheng Ming is beginning to wonder what use his honour is and whether he is serving a man that has none.
Officer Liu
Officer Liu
- Location: Imperial Palace
- Special Move: Flying Guillotine - A guided flying weapon, can strike 3 times before falling to the floor
- Perk: Third Chance, Extra chance of recovering after being dazed
- Weakness: Weak Ribs, Strikes to the ribs will have 200% effect
Bio: When Liu presented to the Emperor a new weapon of his own devise, the court began to laugh him out of the room. Liu did not panic as he noticed the assassin taking advantage of the mockery to draw a weapon and charge the Emperor and put his 'Flying Guillotine' to use, beheading the would-be assassin from across the room and silencing his detractors. The Emperor's reward was to make Liu his chief executioner, a title that used to represent justice and loyalty. As the Emperor's mind becomes ever more tangled by paranoia and plotting by the day, Liu has begun to question the efficacy of being a madman's executioner. Liu still spends his days guarding the Emperor, and doing his grim bidding. In his heart, he prays that with the Dragon Master defeated his master will revert back to the wisdom and justice he exemplified before the land was taken by shadow. Liu must watch over him with both eyes, while always listening for the distinctive hum of his own weapon approaching from behind; as the emperor's mind unravels, there is no telling if he will wake up one day to suspect Liu himself to be scheming against him.
Chin Bo
Chin Bo
- Location: Imperial Palace
- Special Move: Air Pull - Pulls opponent towards you and slows time slightly
- Perk: Fighting Fit, Recover from strikes at 125% normal rate
- Weakness: Weak Knees, Strikes to the knees will have 200% effect
Bio: Chin Bo grew up in the shaolin temple, and while the lessons in kung fu settled in, the peaceful Shaolin philosophy did not. Excelling as a student and becoming a formidable opponent, he could never let go of the fire in his heart. After seriously injuring a rival monk in a feud, he was thrown out of the temple. It wasn't long before he found a new home where his skills were welcomed: the Qing Army. He rapidly rose through the ranks, using his kung fu to supplement his aggression and martial prowess. Chin Bo craves wealth and power, which he feels were deprived from him as a young Shaolin. Having broken all his loyalty to his childhood home, he will now stop at nothing in pursuit of his goals, turning on and betraying many that called him a friend to advance himself. One day his ambition and arrogance may be his undoing, but that day has yet to come.
The Tiger
The Tiger
- Location: Imperial Palace
- Special Move: Tiger Claws - Using blades attached to your wrists, you will temporarily have extra reach and damage
- Perk: Head Kicker, Kicks to the head do 175% damage
- Weakness: Weak Sternum, Strikes to the sternum will do 125% damage
Bio: A beggar was brought before the deranged Emperor for judgement. He showed no fear and simply insisted on his innocence. When the guards tried to drag him away, he stood his ground and repelled all of them, as many as could be sent. Not once making a move to attack the Emperor himself, he demanded nothing more than exoneration. The Emperor, seeing the beggar's potential as an asset executed someone else in his stead. The beggar was given a new identity and appearance, and serves as a special imperial guard. Now known as 'The Tiger', his expressionless face, plain manner of speaking, and unhesitant obedience to China's ruler make many uneasy. Members of the court disapprove of the favour this unknown man has received, but none dare speak out.
Master Xiao
Master Xiao
- Location: Lei Tai
- Special Move: Thunderfoot - A fast, powerful kick that stuns your opponent on impact
- Perk: Iron Head, Hits received to head do 90% of normal damage
- Weakness: Weak Solar Plexus, Strikes to the solar plexus will have 175% effect
Bio: Master Xiao has always been one of the most promising kung fu practitioners of his generation, and he knows it. Prospective students and established masters alike sought him out for his experience in hand to hand combat. When Xiao started his school, it quickly rose in prominence and infamy. His harsh teaching style demanded nothing short of perfection. His arrogance caused him to start many rivalries: most notably with the legendary master Cheng. This led him to challenge the honourable master to single combat, in a duel that drew a crowd of thousands. Though his body was at its peak, it was Xiao's self consciousness that let him down. Coming face to face with the stoic Cheng, Xiao saw no fear or worry in his heart, and in his own he felt a deep sense of desperation take hold. As he wrestled to come to terms with this self realisation, the unwavering Cheng landed a finishing blow. Consumed by bitterness, Xiao is yet to come to terms with his defeat, and continues to strive to prove his supremacy.
Chingamy Yip
Chingamy Yip
- Location: Lei Tai
- Special Move: Paralysing Touch - Launches you forward a short distance to deliver a nerve strike that will damage and paralyse your opponents arms for a while
- Perk: Pressure Fighter, Hits to pressure points have 150% effect
- Weakness: Weak Eyes, Strikes to the eyes will have 200% effect
Bio: Chingamy hears many rumours in her acupuncture parlour. She treats all manner of people, from plebeians to politicians; and she gives every paying customer equal respect and hospitality. Her patrons often feel so at ease and relaxed that they loosen their tongues and lower their guards. She hears many tidbits, some here and some there, that together grant her a full picture of every happening in town; even the unscrupulous plans and plots. While some may suspect that she is not completely supportive of the powers that be, they don't ask too many questions in fear of losing the best treatment for miles around. In truth, Chingamy works with rebels stealing back money extorted out of regular citizens. Utilising her abundant insight and subterfuge, the rebels have had great success. She also trains hard in kung fu, fearing it's only a matter of time before the authorities come for her. Chingamy incorporates her knowledge of acupuncture points and meridians into her style, knowing exactly how and where to strike to inflict pain, numb limbs, and even paralyse her opponents.
Green Serpent
Green Serpent
- Location: Lei Tai
- Special Move: Snake Take Toad - Use this move on your opponents face then it will inflict high damage and temporarily blind them
- Perk: Fingers of Steel, Finger jab strikes do 125% damage
- Weakness: No Second Chance, No recovering from being dazed
Bio: A nomad shrouded in mystery, the Green Serpent stylized his kung fu after one of nature's most patient predators. His motivation to become a bounty hunter of martial arts masters is hidden with his past, but his reputation has become legendary. He hunts his quarry without mercy, and has humbled countless men who have claimed the title of kung fu master. The title of the Green Serpent couldn't be more appropriate, because one quick, precise strike from his hands can end a fight before it's begun.
Hikage Koroshiya
Hikage Koroshiya
- Location: Ninja Camp
- Special Move: Shuriken - Gives you a throwing star to attack an opponent from distance
- Perk: One Last Trick, Special Meter filled after recovery
- Weakness: Short Dash, Dashing goes a shorter distance
Bio: Being anonymous always had a lure for Hikage Koroshiya, even as a child he found it a game to conceal his name and replace it with another, so long has he gone with false introductions perhaps none but he and his mother know his real identity. So when a ninja clan rescued his village from bandits he took his chance to join them. Following them back into the shadows they came from impressed them enough to accept him into the clan and they gave him the name: 'Koroshiya'. As time goes on, Koroshiya has been granted the rank of Genin in the clan, testament to his skill and stealth. However, his desire to disappear again pulls at his heart and motivations, as the ninja clan is hardly a more savoury lot than the bandits they drove out years ago. After they had taken to threatening and harassing the local people for funds, the attention of the local samurai drove them to take up mercenary work in China. For the time being their employment keeps them preoccupied from bothering the populace, and Koroshiya hopes it stays that way.
Shiroi Hokori
Shiroi Hokori
- Location: Ninja Camp
- Special Move: Dust Ghost - Become borderline invisible for a while
- Perk: Fingers of Steel, Finger jab strikes do 125% damage
- Weakness: No Second Chance, No recovering from being dazed
Bio: For centuries ninja have been feared throughout Japan. Shiro Hokori led a ninja band that started off as particularly successful mercenaries, pampered by their success, they settled down. When the funds began to dry up, his clan took to extortion to carry on their lives, by the time the local lord dispatched troops to deal with them, Hokori had already set his eyes on his next fortune and took his clan to China to take advantage of a peculiar opportunity. Shiroi and his clan now serve Abbot White, and Shiroi intends to uphold his well paying contract so long as there is use for him. Perhaps, after their employer no longer has use for him and his men, Shiroi will make off with the rest of the money anyways. In the meantime Shiroi intends to learn the Abbot's martial secrets and extraordinary mastery of the Iron Skin technique, so that should he choose to turn on his employer, it will at the very least be an even fight.
Abbot White
Abbot White
- Location: Ninja Camp
- Special Move: Iron Skin Technique - Use this and you will be able to take several hits without damage or effect
- Perk: Kicker, Infinite Kick Stamina
- Weakness: Weak Solar Plexus, Strikes to the solar plexus will have 175% effect
Bio: Abbot White took over the Wu Tang temple after his Master died from old age and immediately began setting expectations unfeasibly high, demanding ever more from his students. During his time as abbot he was the first to master what he dubbed the 'Iron Skin Technique', a feat that required a regime of training that bordered on torture. The training paid off however, as the Iron Skin makes the user impervious to weapons. After every last one of his disciples failed to demonstrate the nearly inhuman will needed to learn the technique, he banished them all. As time went on, and he failed to find any suitable apprentices, White developed a deep hatred for all things shaolin. He has resorted to mercenaries, and recruited a band of ninjas to assist him in destroying the shaolin he insists provoke him with their 'farce disciplines' and 'half hearted' masters.
Jin Wei
Jin Wei
- Location: Ninja Camp
- Special Move: Golden Aura - Dazzles your opponent and heals you when you strike your opponent while the effect lasts
- Perk: Rib Tickler, 200% effect from hitting floating ribs
- Weakness: Weak Eyes, Strikes to the eyes will have 200% effect
Bio: Ever since he was a child, Jin Wei has loved gold. The feel of it, the look of it, the way it shines. But as he grew, his obsession with it grew with him, and he became convinced that it contains magical properties that could give him everlasting life if only he could learn about its secrets. Wei has heard that martial arts masters harbor this secret knowledge, and by joining and following a band of Japanese ninjas, he may discover who holds the information he seeks.
Feng Xiu
Feng Xiu
- Location: Chamber of Despair
- Special Move: Venomous Breath - Emits a venomous substance from your mouth, sickening the enemy
- Perk: Fast Feet, 110% kicking speed
- Weakness: None, Any weaknesses you perceive, must be your own
Bio: No one knows the origin of Feng Xiu's kung fu style, no one knows much about Feng Xiu at all in fact, rarely does he speak, and never does he deviate from his routine to chat. It is a wonder his name is even known to the people around him. He lives a hermit life, one of total devotion to his dark disciplines. His daily training regime is beyond brutal, unsettling even. Bringing himself to the brink of death from starvation, going days without water, and sampling the venom of scorpions, centipedes, and snakes, he rides the line between life and death often. There is a rumour that he can not die at all, as he has become too familiar with death for it to take him.
High Priest
High Priest
- Location: Snowy Mountain
- Special Move: All - Will randomly switch between special moves
- Perk: Fast Mover, 110% Walk Speed
- Weakness: None, Any weaknesses you perceive, must be your own
Bio: The High Priest is the disciple of an ancient order, who long prophesied that with the power of kung fu, all of China would come to serve one who fought with the ferocity of a god. When the signs pointed with clarity to a young master, the High Priest took it upon himself to guide them into legend. The Dragon Master did not come to prominence on his own, the High Priest was there every step of the way observing and advising the Dragon Master in fulfilment of his destiny, and testing his kung fu. His master has lived up to his every expectation, long ago surpassing the High Priest in prowess. Now the High Priest manages the day to day affairs of the Dragon Master's conquests, taking on a much more active and far less spiritual role in the dynasty he ushered in. His ultimate ambitions are unknown, but perhaps human greed tugs at his desires as much as divine inspiration.
The Dragon Master
The Dragon Master
- Location: Dragon Temple
- Special Move: Dragon Palms - Adds fire to each hand setting your opponent ablaze
- Perk: Massive, Harder to knock away
- Weakness: None, Any weaknesses you perceive, must be your own
Bio: The Dragon Master has used his unrivalled power in kung fu to conquer schools and temples dedicated to the martial art all across China. Subjugating many masters and practitioners under force of violence and threat, he has created an army in the shadows. The kung fu temples which have fallen to him serve to control the lands which he lays claim to, and his influence has grown to rival that of the emperor himself. Some believe he is a dragon incarnate in a human body; others believe he is a saviour who came to drive out China's enemies. With tyrannical strength and brutal methods, he has defeated all who stand in his way, often in single combat. While the Dragon Master gains strength, the light of the whole world fades. Many seek to end the Dragon Master's coil around China.
Kurayami
Kurayami
- Location: Ninja Dojo
- Special Move: Black Egg - Gives you an egg filled with chili powder and glass to throw at an opponent's head, blinding them
- Perk: Pressure Fighter, Hits to pressure points have 150% effect
- Weakness: None, Any weaknesses you perceive, must be your own
Bio: When a young trainee Geisha murdered her teacher, the ninja saw an opportunity. They continued her geisha training, and taught her their nefarious arts. Her skills and capabilities are steeped in secrecy, and her loyalties difficult to discover. Kuayami is perhaps the most unknown and unassuming of all those who have stepped forward to challenge the Dragon Master. Kurayami stands out more in China than in her homeland, making her switch tactics. Where before she would slip into the good graces of her prestigious targets being an unassuming comfort, she now highlights herself as a delegate of sorts. This strategy is paying off, as she has rapidly moved closer to her ultimate target.
Lung Zihao
Lung Zihao
- Location: Shaolin Temple at Night
- Special Move: Rapid Right Punch - For a few seconds hand movement and damage will be amplified
- Perk: Iron Head, Hits received to head do 90% of normal damage
- Weakness: Right Armed, Only has right arm
Bio: The Lung twins were talented fighters but ambitious and arrogant. Sure of themselves and their talents they went to the Cheng school and challenged the master to a duel. However, they were beaten easily by Moon, a mere student of the school. In their humiliation, they sought other prey. And again in their ignorant arrogance, they picked a fight they had no hope of winning, the Dragon Master himself. He crippled the twins, paralysing Zihao's left arm and forcing him to adapt to a one handed fighting style. Humbled by their string of defeats, and given new obstacles to overcome, they redoubled their training and efforts to surpass those who had previously dispatched them.
Lung Yichen
Lung Yichen
- Location: Shaolin Temple at Night
- Special Move: Rapid Left Punch - For a few seconds hand movement and damage will be amplified
- Perk: Iron Head, Hits received to head do 90% of normal damage
- Weakness: Left Armed, Only has left arm
Bio: The Lung twins were talented fighters but ambitious and arrogant. Sure of themselves and their talents they went to the Cheng school and challenged the master to a duel. However, they were beaten easily by Moon, a mere student of the school. In their humiliation, they sought other prey. And again in their ignorant arrogance, they picked a fight they had no hope of winning, the Dragon Master himself. He crippled the twins, paralysing Yichen's right arm and forcing him to adapt to a one handed fighting style. Humbled by their string of defeats, and given new obstacles to overcome, they redoubled their training and efforts to surpass those who had previously dispatched them.
Jiangshi
Jiangshi
- Location: A Cursed Place
- Special Move: Cursed Breath - Emits a dark energy from your mouth, that blinds your opponent
- Perk: Iron Head, Hits received to head do 90% of normal damage
- Weakness: Unfit, Recover from strikes at 75% usual speed
Bio: After resting peacefully for over 200 years, this one great man was resurrected by a Taoist priest for reasons unknown. Now destined to roam the land trying to absorb life force from the unsuspecting living, with distant memories of a former life drowned out by his unrelenting hunger.
Frank Grayson
Frank Grayson
In DLC: Hall of Heroes
- Location: Hall of Heroes
- Special Move: Pocket Sand - Throw some sand into your opponent's eyes, blinding them
- Perk: Iron Head, Hits received to head do 90% of normal damage
- Weakness: Low Kicker, No kicks above waist height
Bio: For thirty years, Frank Grayson built Grayson & Sons Bespoke Tailoring into New York's premier facade for money laundering and exploitation. When Eastern manufacturers entered the market, he saw opportunity, not competition. Publicly lamenting declining profits, he secretly established shadow factories, employing children in brutal conditions while bribing officials to look the other way. A former underground fighter, Frank personally 'disciplined' workers in soundproof chambers hidden within his workshops. Those who disappeared were swiftly replaced. Frank's true craft was exploitation. He ran a dual production model: premium suits handcrafted in New York and identical counterfeits mass-produced in sweatshops, both funneling profits into his accounts. His greatest deception was his public persona: A businessman 'fighting' Eastern competition while secretly controlling it. Rivals faced industrial accidents and toxic sabotage until bankruptcy forced them into his grasp. Today, his empire spans continents, blending human trafficking with tailoring, while New York hails him as an icon of craftsmanship.
Jim Wilson
Jim Wilson
In DLC: Hall of Heroes
- Location: Hall of Heroes
- Special Move: Dynamic Kicks - Kick faster for a while and gain the ability to walk while kicking
- Perk: Kicker, Infinite Kick Stamina
- Weakness: Unstable, 130% knockback when receiving strikes + longer lasting effect from bicep hits
Bio: Jim Wilson was a fanatic about sports, signing up for every team he could. Jim discovered Karate when he witnessed a demonstration on how to break boards. Soon Jim was attending tournaments, and not longer after that, winning them. Wanting to push his athletic abilities to new levels, he has picked up a diverse number of martial arts. Jim is walking his own path across the globe, learning from many masters and adapting different techniques from what he learns. Along the way he met a kindred spirit in Billy Lee. Training with his friend and mentor has pushed Jim to new levels, and introduced him to using his abilities for more than spectacle. Now Jim Wilson is set on a course that will inevitably lead him to faceoff against the Dragon Master as a final test of his athleticism and martial arts prowess.
Sakda Suwan
Sakda Suwan
In DLC: Hall of Heroes
- Location: Hall of Heroes
- Special Move: Rising Knee - Perform a sudden, powerful, flying knee strike
- Perk: Fighting Fit, Recover from strikes at 125% normal rate
- Weakness: Short Dash, Dashing goes a shorter distance
Bio: For Sakda, history and tradition are everything. He never imagined that he would be one to leave his home and travel, but circumstances have brought him to do that and much more. He would rather be at home in his village instructing the children in the ways of martial arts, instead it's fallen on him to take up a quest to retrieve his people's sacred idol. Taken in the night by oddly dressed raiders from a foreign land, the golden buddha idol wasn't just a treasure to Sakda, it was his people's history and identity. He has pursued leads far and abroad, bringing him to China. He has learned of a nefarious merchant who peddles artefacts stolen from all across the Orient and his hot on his trail.
Cho Hak-ju
Cho Hak-ju
In DLC: Chess Court
- Location: Chess Court
- Special Move: Wrist Blades - Attaches concealed mechanical blades to your wrists that can be extended by pulling your wrist back
- Perk: One Last Trick, Special Meter filled after recovery
- Weakness: Low Kicker, No kicks above waist height
Bio: Prince Cho Hak Ju was the only son of the late Emperor of Korea. He was well known for his sense of humour, intelligence, and being beloved by commoners and nobles alike. Unbeknownst to the young prince, a price had been put on his head by a mysterious group. At sixteen, he was attacked while alone in the royal garden. Badly wounded by a robed man wielding a black bladed Jian, he fled into hiding in order to protect himself from the assassin he narrowly survived encountering. The prince disguised himself and sought passage to China, where he studied their mighty fighting arts and continued his investigation into his would-be assassin with the black blade. Through rigorous training and the wisdom of many masters he came to learn that to defeat one's enemy, one must understand them first, and he set out to do just that; involving himself in the dark underbelly of royal politics and shady martial arts masters to discover the culprit.
Nameless
Nameless
In DLC: Chess Court
- Location: Chess Court
- Special Move: Nameless Technique - Slow time and move forward rapidly
- Perk: Clear Vision, Reduces effects to vision by 50%
- Weakness: Weak Sternum, Strikes to the sternum will do 125% damage
Bio: The Dragon Master cult is a secretive sect, but their prophecy is not unknown among the ancient martial arts disciplines across the land. A mysterious far off temple consulted their ancient rites years ago and recognized the danger of what, and who, was to come, and set their preparations. A new technique was developed in secret, and passed on to seldom few, to ensure that when a worthy student was chosen, there was no chance any kung fu master could anticipate its use. In time, an exceptional youth was deemed worthy of the sacred task and knowledge required to challenge the Dragon Master and defeat him. He was raised as an implement, one of singular purpose and prophecy, his name discarded and lost even to himself in the rigors or training.
Iron Monkey
Iron Monkey
In DLC: Chess Court
- Location: Chess Court
- Special Move: Iron Bead - Flick a metal ball towards your opponent. Can hit pressure points
- Perk: Fast Mover, 110% Walk Speed
- Weakness: Weak Throat, Strikes to the throat will have 200% effect
Bio: After his smithy business went under due to greedy taxation, this humble blacksmith would use the dying embers of his forge to craft not only his final piece, but a new identity. The Iron Monkey hides his identity behind a black mask, and commits himself to the harassment and robbery of affluent nobles to share their riches among the lowly citizens. His sense of mischief and generosity (with other people's money) is a constant thorn in the sides of officials, who might incite riots if they were to track him down with appropriate force. The source of his kung fu is unknown, but masters who have witnessed his style find it to be distinct and deeply personal, perhaps derived from Shaolin practice. He inspires fear, with his crippling punches which are harder than any blacksmith's hammer strike, and hope with his stealing from the rich and giving to the poor antics.
Arashi
Arashi
In DLC: Masters of Death
- Location: Desolate Desert
- Special Move: Storm Cloud - Generate and push a small rain cloud that fires lightning at nearby opponents, and stuns on impact
- Perk: Fingers of Steel, Finger jab strikes do 125% damage
- Weakness: Weak Throat, Strikes to the throat will have 200% effect
Bio: Arashi does speak, though seemingly only to his victims and nefarious cohorts. His stillness and vigilance give him the aura of a coiled viper, and his eyes emanate intelligence. Even with the distinct look all the Masters of Death share, Arashi's threatening presence grants him the particular attentions of passerbys and opponents alike. The three ronin travel together, as a rule, and recently have been spotted in the cities and townships of more populated China. With the champions of the martial arts the world over convening in the shadow of the Dragon Master, there is no telling if the motivations of the Masters of Death for leaving their piratical solitude lie in fortune or glory.
Homura
Homura
In DLC: Masters of Death
- Location: Desolate Desert
- Special Move: Inferno - Raises a ring of fire around you, that sets enemies caught within it ablaze
- Perk: Come Back Kid, 20% health regained after recovery
- Weakness: Weak Legs, 150% damage when hit in the legs
Bio: The so-called Masters of Death are foreigners whose only known loyalties are towards each other and, even then, how deeply this bond is shared between the trio is a mystery. Homura is the most expressive of the three, occasionally breaking the stoic visage to shoot a threatening glare or reveal a devious smile. He shares the distinct garb of his compatriots, though perhaps takes a little more pride in his appearance than his companions. The three ronin travel together, as a rule, and recently have been spotted in the cities and townships of more populated China. With the champions of the martial arts the world over convening in the shadow of the Dragon Master, there is no telling if the motivations of the Masters of Dark for leaving their piratical solitude lie in fortune or glory.
Kinzoku
Kinzoku
In DLC: Masters of Death
- Location: Desolate Desert
- Special Move: Floor Spears - Summons an array of spears that will emerge from the ground in front of you
- Perk: Iron Head, Hits received to head do 90% of normal damage
- Weakness: Weak Sternum, Strikes to the sternum will do 125% damage
Bio: One would need to travel to his homeland of Japan to learn just what it was this scorned ronin did to earn his banishment since Kinzoku rarely leaves inquisitive witnesses in his wake. He is part of a trio that arrived from Japan, but quickly headed inland to take up residence in an abandoned desert shrine. While remote, the position is well suited for launching raids on passing caravans. The three ronin travel together, as a rule, and recently have been spotted in the cities and townships of more populated China. With the champions of the martial arts the world over convening in the shadow of the Dragon Master, there is no telling if the motivations of the Masters of Death for leaving their piratical solitude lie in fortune or glory.